





Defonte's Sandwich Shop
Red Hook
Step into a century-old Brooklyn time machine where longshoremen once gathered and fried eggplant is practically a food group. These overstuffed Italian heroes have been stacked with fresh mozzarella, house-cured meats, and that signature crunch since 1922.
Italian deli institution
Cash-only classic
Generous portions
Old-school Brooklyn
Tips
🏆"the gold standard of the sandwich world" (The Infatuation)
💵cash only — hit the ATM first
🍆add fried eggplant to any sandwich
Defonte's Sandwich Shop
Red HookOpen






Step into a century-old Brooklyn time machine where longshoremen once gathered and fried eggplant is practically a food group. These overstuffed Italian heroes have been stacked with fresh mozzarella, house-cured meats, and that signature crunch since 1922.
Italian deli institution
Cash-only classic
Generous portions
Old-school Brooklyn
Tips
🏆"the gold standard of the sandwich world" (The Infatuation)
💵cash only — hit the ATM first
🍆add fried eggplant to any sandwich